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Towing
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable mechanical device.
NOTIC E
General recommendationsObserve the legislation in force in the country where you are driving.Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towbar; ropes and straps are prohibited.The towing vehicle must move off gently.When the vehicle is towed with its engine off, there is no longer braking and steering assistance.
WARNI NG
A professional recovery service must be called if:– broken down on a motorway or main road;– not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the parking brake;– not possible to tow a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, with the engine running;– towing with only two wheels on the ground;– four-wheel drive vehicle;– no approved towbar available.
WARNI NG
Before towing the vehicle, it is essential to put the vehicle in free-wheeling mode.For more information on Free-wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.
NOTIC E
Electric motorAn electric vehicle cannot under any circumstances be used to tow another vehicle.However, it may be used, for example, to exit a rut.
WARNI NG
With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in neutral.With an automatic gearbox, place the gear selector in position N.Failure to adhere to this instruction may lead to damage to some braking components and the lack of braking assistance on restarting the engine.
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Alphabetical index
Changing to free-wheeling 250Charge level indicator (Electric) 22Charging cable 203Charging cable (Electric) 202Charging connector (Electric) 201, 207–208, 210Charging flap (Electric) 201, 207–208, 210Charging system (Electric) 5, 9, 27, 199, 215Charging the traction battery (Electric) 21, 199, 207–208, 210Checking the engine oil level 19Checking the levels 216–217Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) 229–232Checks 215, 218–220Checks, routine 218–220Child lock 146–147Child lock on rear windows 147Children 11 9, 128, 134–136, 142, 143, 143–144, 144Children (safety) 146Child seats 11 9, 124–125, 127–128, 131–132, 144
Child seats, conventional 127–128, 131–132Child seats, i-Size 144Child seats, ISOFIX 134–136, 142, 143, 143–144, 144Cleaning (advice) 200, 225–226Closing the boot 48Closing the doors 30, 35, 47Collision Risk Alert 185–186Compressor, tyre inflation 229Configuration, vehicle 26–27
Connected applications 304Connection, Bluetooth 271, 285–286, 305, 310–3 11Connection, Wi-Fi network 305–306Connectivity 304Consumption figures 27Container, AdBlue® 222Control, emergency boot release 38Control, emergency door 30, 37–38Control, heated seats 56Control stalk, lighting 99Control stalk, wipers 105–107Control unit 202–203Courtesy lamp 97Courtesy lamp, front 97–98, 242Courtesy lamp, rear 97–98, 242Courtesy lamps 97–98, 242Cover, load space 79Crew cab, fixed 73–74Crew cab, folding 74Cruise control 173, 175–176, 178–181Cruise control,
adaptive 175–176, 181, 183–185Cruise control by speed limit recognition 175–176Cruise control, dynamic with Stop function 175–176Cup holder 75
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DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) - Digital radio 267, 282, 308Date (setting) 29, 288, 314Daytime running lamps 101, 238–240Deactivating the passenger airbag 121, 126–127Deactivation of DSC (ESC) 11 3Deadlocking 36Deferred charging 27, 209Deferred charging (Electric) 27–28, 201, 207Defrosting 58, 91Demisting 91Demisting, rear 92Demisting, rear screen 92Dimensions 259Dipstick 19, 216Direction indicators 100, 238–239, 241, 243Display, head-up 172–173Domestic charging 203Domestic charging (Electric) 208, 210, 257
Door pockets 76Doors, rear 47Doors, side 43Doors, side-hinged 35–36, 47, 241Driver’s attention warning 188–189Drive selector (Electric) 164, 219Driving 148–149Driving aids camera (warnings) 170Driving aids (recommendations) 170Driving economically 8
